Life-saving steamer-chair.



L. FERRY, U. MOSCARIELLO & R. AMODIO.

LIFE SAVING STEAMEB. CHAIR.

APPLICATION FILED sEPT.26,1913.

1,090,525. Patented 1121121731914.

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L. FERRY, U. MOSCARIELL & R. `AMODIO. LIFE SAVING STEAMER CHAIR. APPLIOATION FILED SEPT.26,1913.

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LOUIS FERRY, UMBERTOMOSCARIELLO, AND RAFFAELE AMODIO, OF DERBY, CONNECTICUT.

LIFE-SAVING STEAMER-CHAIR.

Specicaton of Letters Patent.

Patented Mar. 17, 1914.

Application filed September 26, 1913. Serial No. 791,925.

be a full, clear, and exact description of the same, and which said drawings constitute part of this application, and represent, in-

Figure 1 a top or plan view of a lifesaving steamer chair constructed in accordance with our invention, and shown in position for use as a chair. Fig. 2 a longitudinal sectional view of the same. Fig. 3 a transverse sectional view on the line a-b of Fig. 2. Fig. 4 a top or plan view of the device when in position for use as a lifesaving raft. Fig. 5 a longitudinal sectional view of the same. Fig. 6 a side view of a lift-saving steamer chair in the folded position.

This invention relates to an improvement in life-saving steamer chairs, the object being to provide a simple construction adapted to be used as a steamer chair, and when required, as a life-saving raft; and the invention consists in the construction here-V inafter described and particularly recited in the claims.

In carrying out our invention, we employ a rectangular frame 2 to the lower edge of which is attached a pocket 3 of rubber or other water proof material. Extending transversely across the frame are two or more bars 4, 5, the ends of which are seated in sockets 6 from which they may be readily removed, and resting upon these bars is a seat 7 which may be upholstered in any desired manner. This seat is hinged to a foot-piece 8 which is pivotally connected with the frame 2. Also hinged to the seat is a back-rest 9 provided with lugs 10` and 11 which are adapted to rest upon the upper edge of one end of the frame. At each side of the frame are arms 12 and 13 connected with the sides of the frame by links 14 and 15, so that they may be folded down upon the frame. Hinged to one side of the lower edge of the frame is a wing 16 corresponding in width to the width of the frame, and connected with the opposite side is a wing 17 corresponding to the wing 16 and so connected with the frame as to be folded over the wing 16 when the wing 16 is folded up against the frame. These wings are held in place by hooks 18 which are entered into eyes 19 respectively inserted into legs 20 and 21 respectively hinged to the frame at the head and foot. Hinged to these legs are feet 22 and 23 which are adapted to be folded inward beneath the wing 17 and are held in the open position by hooks 24 engaging with eyes 25. The

wings 16 and 17 and the feet 22 and 23 are lined with cork or other similar material.

When in use as a chair and as shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 8 of the drawings, the seat rests upon the bars 4 and 5 and the lug 10 of the back-rest bears upon the upper edge of the head of the frame providing a seat which is supported by the feet 22 and 23 which are turned to a vertical position. `When, however, it is desired to use the device as a life-raft, the bars 4 and 5 are removed, allowing the seat 7 to settle into the pocket formed by the flexible bottom 3 at which time the lugs 11 on the back-rest come to a bearing on the head end of the frame as shown in Fig. 5 of the drawings. The legs and feet are detached from the wings and are turned outward and the wings 6 and 7 opened so as to extend on opposite sides of the frame as shown in Fig. 4 of the drawings, thus giving a large area which will float upon the water and is not liable to capsize.

When not in use, the wings as described are folded inward and the feet folded against them, and the back-rest folded down as shown in Fig. 6 of the drawings, so that the device may be compactly stored or conveniently transported. A simple device is thus produced which furnishes a comfortable steamer chair and a lifesaving raft when necessary.

l/Ve claim 1. A life-saving steamer chair comprising a rectangular frame, transverse bars detachably connected therewith, a seat adapt` ed to rest upon said bars, a back-rest hinged to said seat, a flexible bottom connected with the frame, wings hinged to opposite sides of the frame and adapted to be folded inward one beneath the other, legs hinged to opposite ends of the frame, and feet hinged to the legs and adapted to be folded beneath said wings, said wings and legs also adapted to be opened outward beyond said freine.

2. A life-saving steamer chair comprising` a rectangular frame, a foot-piece hinged within said frame, a seat hinged to said foot-piece, a back hinged to said seat, said back formed with lugs adapted to rest upon the upper edge of the frame5 a flexible bottom connected with the lower edge of the frame, wings connected with opposite sides of the frame and adapted to be folded inn ward one beneath the other, legs pivoted to opposite ends of the frame, feet hinged to said legs and adapted to be folded beneath the wings, said legs and Wingsadapted to be opened outward beyond the edges of said frame.

In testimony whereof, we have signedV this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

LOUIS FERRY. UMBERTO MOSGARIELLO. RAFFAELE VAMODIO.V Vitnesses:

ERNEST F. WERNEBURGH, ALFRED H. KELTY.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. C. 

